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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

The law fixes the age of whisky be-
fore it can be rendered for sale at two
years and nine months, and the age of
man before he can drink it at twenty-one
years. The law evidently supposes that
whisky reaches maturity at an earlier
age than man, or it is determined to give
man the advantage to keep from being
knocked out, but in our opinion as young
as the whisky is, it will get there all
the same
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Missouri is catching on very fast
and voting out the murderous saloons at
a lively rate. Out of twenty-five coun-
ties voting, seventeen went dry and five
wet; of the eleven cities nine voted for
prohibition and two against. Special
elections have been called in seventeen
counties and six cities for the present
month, and with as good outlook for sue
cess as in those which have already vo-
ted
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Theories won't buy bread, they won't
secure money at one per cent they won't
raise crop; they won't feed team
they won't buy you farm and neither
will they put you into the place where
we all want to go when we are done with
this mundane sphere. Theories won't
accomplish any of these things. but hard
work, application to business. frugality,
temperance and good judgment will Sc
cure them all
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Cary Smith is laboring faithfully for
the Labor ticket Listen to what he has
to say and then investigate. Do not
laugh at the assertions, and denounce
them as false, but spend few moments
in thoroug investigation. If his as
sertiOns are untrue, then denounce him
and his doctrines; if they are true then
weigh them well before casting your bal
lot
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Buffalo Bill has written from England
to c. j. Jones, of Garden City, offering
him 81 900 per head for his herd of buffalo
to go with his wild west show. Mr.
Jones began capturing and raising buffalo
more for pastime than profit, but if he
should accept the offer now made he
would find himself richer by about forty
thousand dollars.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

A man in New Haven Conn, was
insured for $4,000. Recently he paid
his premium $500 for the ensuing year
one day before it was due. That very
day he died. The $4,000 was paid by
the company, but this did not satisfy
the family. They demanded the re-
turn vf the $500. This is refused on
the ground that the man died after
banking hours. The sympathies of the
generous public 60 with the insurance
company.
1t is an i'll wind that blows no good.
It is said that socialists in Chicago and
several other cities are refraining from
drinking beer in order to raise money
for the defence of the condemned an
archists. If they refrain long enough
they may get sufficiently sober to swear
of from Anarchism.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

There are now eight political parties
in the field in New York. The last to
enter is the personal liberty It's OBJ
ject is to secure the personal liberty of
the saloon keepers, who are now sup
posed to be restricted from keeping their
saloons open on Sunday.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Making sugar from sorghum cane is
now claiemd to be as simple and sure as
making -four from wheat. 1t is only
necessary to build mills in farming re-
gions where the sorghum cane grows
well and ripens early enough to escape
September frosts. Probably no part of
the union is better adapted to the
growth of that cane than southern Kan
sas. Nothing seems now necessary ex-
cept 20 duplicate the sorghum machinery
and enjoy the process used at Ft Scott
= and to supply the mills. The demand
for good home grown sugar can be i'm
agined when it is stated that the crude
saccharine imported from Cuba and
elsewhere costs this country consider
able over $50, 600, 900 year and on
which the people pay tariff tax Of
$25, 100000. 1t takes nearly all the
wheat this country exports to pay for
the sugar and molasses imported. This
country will never be fairly Independent
Of other countries in supplying its wants
until it produces it's own sweetening
and has some taffy" to spare for
others.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Colonel Straughn is SO occupied that he
cannot visit the people to engage votes
for next November. But Peter Incl can
see the people, frankly ask their support,
and tell his own good qualities even as
well as our present Probate Judge did in
his canvass. 1t looks now as if Incl is
ahead.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

We are sorry to record the with
drawal of Judge N. B. Klaine of the
Dodge City Times, from the editorial
army of the west, after so many years
of faithful service. But he can retire
with the consolation that through the
Times he has done his duty in bring
ing about the present development of
the country and especially the refor
nation of Dodge City; besides, he re-
tires with enough to make him comfor-
table the balance of his life, and that
is more than majority of the Kansas
newspaper publishers will be able to
say at the close of their journalistic
career. While we deeply regret the with:
drawal of Judge Klain from the owner
ship of the Dodge City Times, we
would extend to Pro. Atkins, the hand
of welcome knowing him to be classicly
highly qualified to fill the responsible
duties of an editor. 1t will only be to
him, continuation of teaching on a
larger scale. Success to you Bro.
Atkins. Harold Record.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27
Prohibition County Ticket.

For Treasurer,
J. NJ. LEIDIGH.
For Register of Deeds,
T. A. ROTHWELL.
For Sheriff,
PETER NJ. MEL.
For County Clerk,
w. j. ELLIOTT.
For County Attorney,
L. X. SOPER.
For County Surveyor,
GEO. w. POTTER.
For Coroner,
n. o. PEACOCK,
For Commissioner Third District
G. n. RIDENOUR.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

A man who can not get angry is like a
stream that can not overflow, that is al
ways turbid. Sometimes indignation is
as good ~ . thunder storm In summer,
clearing and cooling the al. BeecAer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

KANSAS CRY. No., Oct. Is. 1887.
Monday next the 31st inst, will be
made Kansas Day at the National Ex-
position in Kansas City, and it is d esir-
ed by the management that the people
Of the state avail themselves of this OPP
portunity and visit the exposition and
examine the displays. Special rates
have been arranged on all railroads
traversing the state, and the charge for
round trip tickets from all points will
be published at an early date. Tickets
can be secured from any Office on any
railroad.
Governor Martin will be present, also
Senator Ingalls,, and possibly Senator
Plumb, with other distinguished citiz-
ems. An attractive programe will be ar
ranged and every endeavor will be made
to make the day one of unequaled inter
est in the history of the exposition and
the state.
The Kansas City Exposition is the
first event of its character that has ever
taken place in the Southwest. Its ex-
hibits are of very novel, entertaining
and instructive character, thoroughly
typical of the productiveness and indus
try of this region, and should be visit
ed by every man and woman in the
state to which Kansas City owes most
of its commercial pre-eminence. On
the day set apart for Kansas Day, there
will be a military parade in the city
and to the exposition building, music
by the great Gilmore band and the
Third regiment band, speeches by Gov
ernor Martin, Senator Ingalls, and 9TH
ers, responses by Mayor Kumpf, Con-
gresham Warner and other prominent
citizens of Kansas City, and in other
respects most entertaining programme.
Do not fail to take advantage of this
great opportunity and be present at the
exposition on Monday, October 31st.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Fifteen new senators will be sworn
in on December fifth. Seven are re,
publlcans and eight democrats. The
new men are Chandler, of New Hamp
shire, Quay, of Pennsylvania, Stock
bridge of Michigan Hiscock, of New
York, Stewart, of Nevada, Paddock, of
Nebraska, Davis, of Minnesota, Pascoe,
of Florida, Fulkner, of West Virginia,
Reagan, of Texas, Bates, of Tennessee,
Turpie, of Indiana, Blodgett, of New
Jersey, David, of Virginia and Hearst,
of California.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

Ham Bell is like We editor in one re-
spect. No good to canvass for himself.
Too modest to ask man to vote for him.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

The candidates are not SO numerous as
they were few weeks ago, but they are
much more emphatic
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

cFy- The DODGE CITY TINES has large ard
growing circulation in Ford and adjoining coun-
ties, and is a valuable advertising medium. IA
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27
The following is the financial exhibi
taken from the clerks report


taken from the clerks report:
RECEIPTS
Balance in hands Of dist. treasurers, Ang.
1st 1886 ................. 1878 96
District taxes ....... 1882 81
fund ....................... ....... 2,s16 %
bonds. 1870. .......... $500 90
Amount received from all other sources. 20 66
Total amt received for school purposes. 1873 81
EXPENDITURES
Amount paid out during the year for
Teachers wages .S13. 1888 %
Amount paid out during the year for rent,
repairs, fuel, &C. ................. AIS Is
Amount paid out during the year for ap-
paratus. 5a4 70
Amount paid out during the year for sites,
buildings and furniture ........ %. 13,13s 81
Amount paid out during the year for all
other purposes ....... ~ 43
Total amount paid out during the year
for school purposes =. ........ 1864 OF
Balance in the hands Of district treasur
ere May 31st, 1887 80. :. ............ 5,439 80
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27

and Mrs. Conoway, all of whom are
teaching north of Dodge City.
We are glad to see as many people of
Dodge as there are, attend these teach
ers' meetings, and take such an interest
in them. Remember, parents, sending
yonr children off to school and providing
what they need to use is not all of it, but
that taking an interest in your children,
and in their teacher helps both children
and teacher, and makes their work great
deal easier by the encouragement it gives
them.
Probably no county in the state has
made greater progress in educational
matters the past fifteen months than has
Ford county.
The following are q few items taken
from Supt Groendykes annual report to
the State Superintendent
No. of districts organized in the county. 81
School population between the age of5&
q years on June LIST, 1887 ........... :. 1859
No. pupils enrolled in school for the year
euuluS June ISL, l0ot l.SS0
Average daily attendance for the year
ending June Let, 1887 .................. 9O1
No. Of districts that sustained q public
school three months Observation-Disclosures. 40
No. Of different teachers employed dur
ing the year, male q, female 80, total. 81
Total number Of months taught by male
IeacnerS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l0I
Total number Of months taught by fe-
male Teachers. 19O1s
Total Salary paid male Teachers in Co.. 81, IA 33
Average salary of male teachers per no.. $45 50
Total salary paid female teachers in Co. 748 Is
Average salary of female teacher per mo. $35 q
Average length of school year in weeks. %
ing S1iidi hss and sTSu RrGpe' ,neo 90
No of school buildings in county June 1,
1887, brick :, stone 3 frame %, tempo
rary buildings z. Total. Al
No. of school houses built in the year end
ing June 1st, 1887 ............ ........ IL
Cost of the same. .............. S65Os 90
Amount of school bonds voted in the
year ending June LIST, 1887. ......... $500 90
Total school bond Indebtedness June LIST,
No of certificates granted to teachers
for the year ending June LIST, 1887 ; LIST
grade 8; I'd grade @ 3rd grade 81
total certificates granted ....... 81
No. of teachers employed in the year
ending June LIST, 1887. who held LIST
grader; I'd grade 20; Sd grade "a;
total ......... .............. 81
No. of schools visited by the County Su-
perintendent in the year ending June
let Al
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-10-27
ADVERTISING RATES.

REGULAR ADVERTISEMENTS one dollar per inch
space per month.
LOCAL NOTICES, ten cents per line for the first
insertion and five cents per line for each subee.
quent insertion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
Music Gard.

The undersigned desires to state
that Notwithstanding she will be en-
gagged in giving lessons in music at
Stephenson Seminary, she is fully
prepared to instruct all those who
may desire her services, who have
not the advantage of the Seminary.
Cultivation and development of the
voice, theory of music, history OF
music and harmony, are with me
made specially, 80 that the voice
may be made to suit the requirements
of church or concert room. My in
struction in every branch of vocal
and instrumental music, aims at
the highest degree of classical cul-
ture, style and technique. Begin
ners will be properly trained and in
structed in the rudimcnts of music.
so often neglected. Great care will
be taken to form true touch and to
cultivate 4 true ear. for upon these
depend, in great measure, the fu-
ture success of the pupil, and with
out such training pupils play mechan-
ically, without soul.
At the end of the course medals
will be given to the scholars who have
been most studious, making the great
est progress, ETC., in both vocal and
instrumental music.
For further particulars call on or
address me at Mrs. Milstcd's or Sem
mary, Charlestown, w. Va.
MADAM RrHL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
A Second Term.

In an interview with Mr.. Ballard
Smith, of the New York World, Mr..
Cleveland said:
&C 1t seems to be the universal be-
lief that a President must desire re-
nomination. l cannot understand
how any man who has served one
term as President, could have a per-
sonal ambition in securing n second
term with all its solemn responsibility,
its harassing duties and its constant
and grievous cxertions upon his men
tai and physical strength. His con-
sent, it seems to me, to accept Sec
ond term should rest only upon his
sense of solemn obligation as citi-
zen and in appreciation of his duty
when called upon to bear his partic-
ular part of the burden of citizenship.
Thus the office can have-at least it
can have for memo personal allure
ments. hope my present term may
be concluded with profit to the coun-
try, and with as few mistakes on my
part as are incident to falliblc human
naturc.'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
Sells Brothers Show.
1,oenty Thousand People Witness an
Exceptionally Fine Performance.

Sells Brothers drew about 20,
people to the. circus grounds across
White River yesterday. The parade
through the principal streets of the
city during the forenoon was wit
messed and applauded by a multi
tude. The attendance at the after
noon performance comfortably filled
the immense tents, and at night there
was perfect jam. Coming so soon
after Forepaugh, the success achieved
by the Sells Brothers was noteworthy,
and proved conclusively that their
name, to the average Hoosier, is a
guarantee of n treat in the circus
line. The show did not suffer in the
least by comparison with Fore
paugh's but on the contrary, people
came away decidedly we'll pleased,
and ready to conccde to Sells Broth
ers the credit of having duplicated
all previous efforts to place on the
road the show of all shows.
From the imposing spectacular en-
tree, introducing the whole aggre-
cation in the two rings, on the elevot-
ed stage and hippodrome track. To
the intensely thrilling wind-up, The
Chase for Bride introducing
6 Happy Jack" Sutton, contingent
of cowboys and Indians, and the
picturesque " Prairie PEARL" there
was everything to praise and naught
to condemn. The entire performance
was devoid of mediocre features Of
ten found in shows of greater preten-
sions; in fact, it was complete de-
parture from the well-worn and prim-
tive acts under canvas which make
up the ordinary circus melange. 10
speak of the performers individually
would be but to repeat in diversified
phrases what may be truthfully said
Of them coIlectively-they are unex-
celled in their respective lines. The
equestrian exhibition was exception
ally fine, and this show seems to have
pre-empted all the best riders OF the
day and generation. The efforts
in themselves in the picture of an
cient and modern statuary give a
performance we'll worth the cost of a
ticket to the whole show. The por-
travail of wild life on the western
plains has not been beaten by any
Snowman.
Indianapolis Sentinel, Sept. 9.
This well-known and justly popular
show is expected to exhibit in
Charlestown shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
Federal Constitution centen-
NAL.
Ereursions EH Phaadelphia

The Centennial Anniversary of the
adoption of the Federal Constitution
will be celebrated at Philadelphia
September 15th-17th by an elaborate
trades procession, military and naval
review, and other appropriate cere-
monies and festivities, which will be
participated in by the President of
the United States and his Cabinet
All of the "Original Thirteen" and
majority of the other States and
Territories will be represented by de-
tachments of their national guard and
by civic societies. This will I'M
doubtedly bet most notable DEM
onstration that has taken place since
the centennial celebration of our ma
tional independence. To accommo-
date persons desiring to visit Phiia-
delphia upon this occasion, the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Phila-
delphia from all points on its system
OF lines, at the rate of one fare for
the round trip. From points east of
the Ohio River excursion tickets will
he sold from September 18th to 18th
inclusive, good returning until Sep
TENDER goth.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13

The ninth International Medical
Congress was in session washington
City last week, and alarger meeting OF
the disciples of H1sculapius has rarely
assembled in this or any other coun-
try, the number present being about
5000, among them many of the
most distinguished members of the
medical fraternity from Great Bri-
tain, Germany, France, Italy and the
United States. President Cleveland
was present at the opening and made
a short speech, declaring the Con-
gress open for the organization
and the transaction of business
Secretary Bayard delivered the ad-
dress of welcome. His speech was
excellent, and in conclusion he
asked, as one of the great army OF
patients, that Nature might be al
bowed hearing when remedies are
proposed. and that her Vis meedicdtria
might not be omitted in computing
the forces of cure. Papers were read
in English, French and German on
almost every subject known to med
zeal science.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
Useful and HurtfuI Medicines,

There is a certain class of remedies for con-
and potiuns made in great part of podophyllin,
aloes. rhubarb. samboge, and other worthless
ingredients. The damage they do to the sto-
machs of those who use them is incalculable.
They evacuate the bowels, 1t is true. but al
ways do so violently and profusely. aud be-
sides, grippe the bowels. Their effect is to
weaken both them and the stomach. Better
far to use the agreeable and salutary apcrfent,
Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs. the laxative effect
of which is never preceded by pain, or accom-
panied by q convulsive, violent action of the
bowels. On the contrary. it invigoratcs those
organs. the stomach and the entire SYSTEM
AS means of curing aud preventing malarial
fevers. no medicine can compare with 1t, and
it remedies nervous debility, rheumatism, kid
ney and bladder inactivity, and other inorganic
ailments
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charlcstown, jefferson
county, w. Va, Sept. 10, 1887:
Miss Nellie Brown (col'd), Miss f.
Byrd Purcell, Miss Mary Mickells
care Mrs. d. S. Brooks, G. w. Din
gle Qawyer), Harden Coins, J. N.
Grigsby, J. r. Johnson, Edward
Lloyd, Abraham Meyer, Will Wines.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
GEO. H. FLAGG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
DIED.

: In Charlcstowm: Mr.. WIN. n. CRAIGHILL
September 5th, 1887. i'll his S0th year.
i good man has gone to his eternal rest
Near Mddlcway. on Friday. September Cd
1857. Mrs MARIA SENSENEY. aged ca years
5 months and % days. She was n consistent
christian church member for nifty years.
At her residence i'll this place. September eth
ELIZABETH \. BARRETT. wife of Mr..
Churlcs Barrett, Sr., aged 81 years, 6 months
aud days.
And now. dear mother. we meet no more
Upon the shores of this bright world
o. may we all live such g life
That when deaths banner IL unfurlcd.
And VIC arc called to cross the stream
That lies tween this and other lands.
That We may meet in heaven. mother,
And be united Ivy those bands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13

Col. B. F. Harlow, for twenty-one
years past the able editor of the
Gree@drier Independent, has sold that
paper to Messrs. Thos. H. Dennis and
Geo. T. Argabrite, who will conduct
it in future-the first named as editor
and the latter as publisher. The In
dependent is one of the best papers
in West Virginia, and we hope will
increase in prosperity under its new
proprietors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13
Martinsburg Statesman.

tits stated that a large sum Of money
will be expended in the next year or
two for the betterment of the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad. Most Of it
will be expended in replacing the
wooden trestling in Page county, Va.
with substantial iron work. We are
informed that work has already been
begun at some of the trestling.
SAepherdsto,on Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13

The Shenandoah Baptist Associa-
ton, composed of 20 churches and a
membership of 1858, met at Berry
vile on Wednesday of last week and
continued in session for three days.
Rev. A. G. Davidson was elected
moderator, J. N. Laws clerk. and
Thos. D. Gold treasurer. Benton
vile church, newly organized, was
admitted into the fellowship of the
Association. The business transact
ed was important and gratifying to
this large and growing Association
and the sermons evinced a high or
der of talent. The Association adj
journed to meet next year in Front
Royal. Warren Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-09-13

Our young countyman, w. Dell.
Washington, United States Consul to
London, Ontario, Canada, was re-
Gently guest at "St. Georges Pic
MIC" At the banquet the Chairman
proposed the health of the United
States, coupled with the name of
Consul Washington to which MIR.
Washington felicitously responded.
Free Press.